Nineteen (19) new ACT Policing officers were officially sworn in as Constables of Police in The Great Hall at University House, Australian National University today (July 29). Another twenty-eight (28) were sworn in as Federal Agents to be deployed to National Operations in Sydney and Melbourne.

Constable Madeline Kennedy was awarded the Commissioner’s Award for Excellence in Recruit Training for her demonstrated excellence in all elements of the program, including teamwork, leadership, communication, academic achievement, health and safety and commitment to the values of the AFP.

Today’s attestation ceremony is the second and third of six for 2010.

The ACT’s newest officers comprise of 13 men and 6 women who bring with them skills from previous employment including recruitment consultant, soil technician, transport logistics officer and a correctional officer. Four of the new recruits have strong family connections, with family members also working within ACT Policing and the AFP.

The new officers will be deployed to stations within ACT Policing after completing a two week rotation with Traffic Operations.

What’s Your opinion?

When I were a lad, and justice were justice, they woulda hung them tree pinchin’ scallywags from the nearest tree. Didn’t get many trees walkin’ out the door in my day. Folks were honest then, not like the mobile-wearing, PSP3 playing, WRX driving, boogan beer drinking riff-raff you get nowadays. I used to leave my doors unlocked even when I took the steamer to the old country I did. You could cross the road without a helmet and lawyers were as honest as the day was long. You young whippersnappers don’t know how good you’ve got it. Dragon trees humph. If we wanted to pinch a tree it’d be a proper tree, like a coolabah or a she-oak, none of these namy pamby gaylord metrosexual ‘dragon’ trees that these louts nicked.

Warning warning. This means the new coppers will be out with Traffic Ops doing radar, breath testing and general roadside duties to get them used to the traffic and the public interaction — everywhere. Keep a close eye on your speed where you least expect it, and don’t be so stupid as to drink and drive — anytime! The 19 connies will be out and about now — you’ve been warned!

Warning warning. This means the new coppers will be out with Traffic Ops doing radar, breath testing and general roadside duties to get them used to the traffic and the public interaction — everywhere. Keep a close eye on your speed where you least expect it, and don’t be so stupid as to drink and drive — anytime! The 19 connies will be out and about now — you’ve been warned!

No, not really … they are being shown the local eateries. Maccas and Donut King are top of the list !!!!